† aliˈmentous,a.Obs. [f.Fr.alimenteux, f.aliment, as if f. L. *alimentōsus: see -ous.] = alimentary. 1662H. Stubbe Ind. Nectar v. 78 This was refrigerating, and very alimentous.1727Bradley Fam.Dict.s.v.Distilling, Several [waters] are medicinal and alimentous.